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Commercial UV Sterilizer Installation and User's Guide
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
4. Using the white retaining nut tightening tool
included with the UV system, unthread the Quartz
Sleeve Retaining Nut from the male-threaded
Quartz Sleeve Module located on the QSM
Faceplate. Once the Quartz Sleeve Retaining Nut
is unthreaded the open-end of the quartz sleeve
will be exposed.
5. Wearing clean cotton or silicon gloves gently slide
the quartz sleeve from the UV vessel. DO NOT use
pliers or any tools that may break the quartz sleeve.
6. Remove the Quartz Sleeve Gasket and continue
removing the quartz sleeves until all are removed
from the vessel. Place quartz sleeves on a safe,
level surface to avoid breakage.
7. Inspect all quartz sleeves for cracks, chips and
scaling. If required, clean the quartz sleeve(s).
See Page 23 Quartz Sleeve Cleaning. Replace
damaged (cracked, chipped) quartz sleeves.
Quartz Sleeve Cleaning
Purpose
To manually check and clean quartz sleeve(s).
Frequency
When required, at least once annually.
Parts and Equipment Required
• Cleaning Solution of Muriatic Acid and Water (1:4
ratio)
• Acid-Proof Bucket
• Clean Cloth
• Acid-Proof Drop Cloth
• Acid-Resistant Gloves
• MSDS Sheet
• Personal Protective Equipment
General risk due to pressurized piping and UV
vessel!
General risk due to caustic cleaning agent!
Quartz Sleeves are fragile and potentially
dangerous if broken. Handle with care.
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